Tourism | 1/17/2025
The number of workers linked to the tourism sector amount in december new 98.387 covered by Social securityIn december, the number of employees in the tourism sector increased by 4.4 per cent and the self-employed in the form of a 1.1%Employment is increasing in all NATIONAL and in relative terms, andalusia and The Canary Islands are the two regions grows fastest
Industry | 1/16/2025
The Minister of Industry and Tourism has highlighted the PERTE, the clusters and the new Law on Industry and Strategic Autonomy as key elements for Spain to become more sustainable and competitive following reindustrialisation. The minister announced the transformation of the current Connected Industry Awards and, as of the next edition, they will be known as the National ‘Well Made in Spain’ Awards. This year's winners were Cosentino Industrial and Industrial Lácteas Monteverde.
Tourism | 1/15/2025
Projected spending and tourist arrivals figures at the end of 2024 reveal that spending will grow by around 16% compared to 2023 and visitor numbers will rise by 10% The forecast for the first four months of 2025 anticipates that international tourist spending and the number of foreign visitors will exceed the figures recorded in the first four months of 2024 The Minister highlights that Spain is moving towards a higher quality and more diversified tourism model, in terms of season, products and destinations alike, in line with the public policies being fostered by the Government At FITUR 2025, which gets underway on January 22, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism will focus on strengthening Spain's image as a tourism destination committed to sustainability
Industry | 1/15/2025
According to the minister, Spain is moving towards the modernisation of its industry and tourism through sustainability and the creation of new quality jobs. The Minister of Industry and Tourism recalled that the new Industry and Strategic Autonomy Law is the key to instilling confidence in foreign investors, as it includes the a 'strategic industrial project', that entails streamlining authorisations and procedures for new projects.
Industry | 1/13/2025
€110 million, to foster microelectronics projects. The deadline to submit requests will expire on 31January 2025. €65.4 million were awarded in the first PERTE Chip call for proposals.